Ipsy Glam Bag March 2015

Another month, another Ipsy Glam Bag!

This month’s theme is Floral Fantasy. Usually I can kind of see how the theme ties in, but this month I was just at a loss. None of these things are particularly floral in theme, besides the bag, which is cute. Still, this was a really good one in terms of products. Diving in, as per usual.

Pixi by Petra Mesmerizing Mineral Duo

Give your eyes a shimmery summer glow with this Pixi by Petra Mesmerizing Mineral Eye Duo in Apricot Glow made exclusively for Ipsy. These ultra-smooth shadows blend effortlessly and can be used wet or dry, depending on your desired makeup look.

I see the Pixi brand at Target all the time, but it always seems to be on that high end of drugstore that I can’t quite justify stretching to. I was excited to get this for the opportunity to try out this brand, and I was not disappointed. These two eyeshadows go on smoothly and are incredibly pigmented. I did have some problems with staying power, unless using a primer, but I don’t think that’s unusual for mineral eyeshadows. If you want to buy this full size, it’s more than a duo and a little bit pricier than just the two.

Full size: $12

Sample size: $1.80

Nyx Butter Lipstick

Pamper your lips with a hydrating kiss of smooth Butter Lipstick in 22 luxurious shades. The delicate texture of satin fused with the high color saturation creates an even finish on lips that’s long-wearing and beautiful.

The NYX Butter Glosses are my holy grail of all lip glosses ever made. The butter balms were…just okay, but the lipsticks! I love these. Since I’ve gotten this one, I’ve gone and tested out several more to add to my wishlist. Go try this out! They last a long time on the lips and this color (Pops) is wonderful for a regular everyday look.

Full size: $6

Sample size: $6

Acure Day Cream

Face the day with Gotu Kola Stem Cells, shown to firm and help your skin fight environmental damage and free radicals, and Chlorella Growth Factor, shown to support collagen and elastin fibers. This powerhouse combo helps fight off the signs of aging with a one-two punch. Easily Absorbed Moisture + Cell Renewal = Great Day!

Day Cream is Gluten Free and Vegan. Free of Parabens, Sulfates, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, Formaldehyde donors, Synthetic fragrances, Animal testing, Ethanolamine, Mineral oil, Propylene glycol and Silicone.

For normal to dry skin.

This is a really thick moisturizer. It’s almost like a face balm. Once it goes on, it sinks right in with no drying time and feels fantastic. I will be the first to admit that I very rarely buy the things that I get in these boxes, but I’ve already added this one to my wishlist.

Full size: $18.99

Sample size: $10.85

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil

This fresh and pretty neutral pencil will brighten and visibly lift your eyes when lightly applied on the brow bone, dark circles, blemishes and red spots. In addition, this multi-purpose pencil can be used to brighten and “open” the eye area by applying to the water line and inner corners of the eye. Applying a thin, blended line down the center of the nose creates the illusion of a thinner nose. Perfect for highlighting a beautiful smile by eliminating dark shadows and preventing lipstick spread by applying to the Cupid ’s bow and along the lip line.

I wish I had liked this better. I love the pencil format. It sharpens well and blends like a dream. Unfortunately, it is the exact same color as my skin tone, so it is completely useless as a highlighter. It may as well just be a crappy concealer. This may be good if you have a deeper skin tone, but I just can’t make it work. It’ll go in my family-and-friends pile.

Full size: $18

Sample size: $18

Skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

When you're run down and stressed out, the delicate skin under your eyes really takes a beating, resulting in puffiness, dark circles and premature wrinkling. In just ten minutes, this cooling transdermal gel patch infuses the eye area with highly potent actives and Icelandic glacial water to firm, tone, brighten and reduce the appearance of puffiness and wrinkles. Eyes are revived, soothed and rejuvenated.

I have been a fan of the skyn Iceland range for probably two years now. Their Nordic berry serum is amazing and gives you baby skin. I had not tried this before, but they also have the “facelift in a bag” that has different patches for all over your face. If we’re being honest, I used these for the first time after St. Patrick’s Day when I needed a little perking up so I could make it through the day. They start off cool, but then I found they stated to warm a little as the ten minutes ticked by. Overall, I am happy with the way they work, and if you need a little hangover remedy, they are a good choice.

Full size: $30

Sample size: $7.50

Total value: $44.15

Overall a good box this month. Some things I liked, some things I didn’t. So far Glossybox is still beating the pants off of everyone else though!

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